Morning sun to part shade; in hot areas, provide afternoon shade to preserve the blue colour.

Light shaping in spring on green growth only. Do not cut into old wood, which rarely resprouts.

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sky Blue'® 15cm

Name: Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sky Blue'® 15cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: ChamaecSkyBlue15cm
Price: 15.0 EUR
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Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Sky Blue’ — Sawara cypress

Sky Blue: because ordinary green is, well… ordinary 🤷

Family: Cupressaceae • Pot diameter: 15 cm • Height: ~40 cm

Silvery-blue, cloud-soft texture with a refined conical habit. Year-round colour that suits modern or Japanese-inspired plantings.

Cupressaceae Evergreen Sun/Part shade Easy–Moderate Slow growth

Light

🌤️ Sun–Part shade

afternoon shade in heat

Water

💧 Moderate

evenly moist, never soggy

Soil

🧪 Slightly acidic

well-drained, organic

Exposure

🌬️ Cold/Wind

shelter from dry winds

What makes it special

🔹 Silvery-blue, cloud-like juvenile texture.
🎯 Elegant, conical form — strong year-round structure.
🏙️ Perfect for minimal/Japanese styles, rock gardens, and pots.

Great for

🪴 Statement container at an entry, balcony or patio.
🪨 Rock-garden or bonsai vibes with restrained accents.
🌿 Small groups for rhythm and colour all year.

Placement & care

Bright position with morning sun; protect from scorching midday sun in hot climates. Soil: well-drained, slightly acidic/neutral with organic matter. Keep the root zone evenly, lightly moist — especially the first 1–2 years. In pots, use a bark/pumice mix and a solid drainage layer.

Nice companions

Erica/Calluna — acid lovers with winter interest.
Hakonechloa & Festuca glauca — texture + blue hues.
Pieris japonica & Skimmia — for cool part shade.

Variety origin click to read

Taxonomy: The genus Chamaecyparis (Cupressaceae) includes the “false cypresses.” Ch. pisifera is widely cultivated with many cultivars for texture/colour diversity.

Range & habitat: Honshu, Japan — cool, humid forest edges with freely drained, often slightly acidic soils. Prefers mild summers; cold winters if not too desiccating.

Name: “Chamae-” (near the ground) + “cyparis” (cypress). “pisifera” = “pea-bearing,” for its tiny spherical cones. ‘Sky Blue’ describes the vivid glaucous-blue foliage.

Ecology: Evergreen conifer with a shallow, fibrous root system. Blue cast intensifies in cool light; sensitive to dry winds and poor drainage.

Look-alikes: Compared with Ch. lawsoniana, typically finer texture and bluer tone. Cleaner “sky blue” than ‘Boulevard’/‘Squarrosa’, with a tighter conical habit.

Propagation: Clonal via semi-ripe cuttings to retain traits. Limit pruning; little to no break from old wood.

Conservation: Not threatened in cultivation; main risks are waterlogging, desiccating winds, and extreme heat without shade.

Cultivar notes: Selected for glaucous colour and fine juvenile texture; popular in small gardens and modern landscapes for clean lines and all-season interest.

1) Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic mix with organic matter (peat + bark + pumice).

2) Water: Keep lightly, evenly moist; avoid standing water.

3) Pruning/care: Light spring shaping only. Do not cut into old wood. Mulch 3–5 cm to keep roots cool.

🔎 Item	Details
🌿 Botanical name	Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Sky Blue’
🪴 Pot/Size	15 cm • height ~40 cm
☀️ Light	Sun/part shade (afternoon shade in heat)
💧 Water	Moderate; steady moisture, good drainage
🧪 Soil	Slightly acidic–neutral, organic, well-drained
🌡️ Exposure	Cold-tolerant; shelter from drying winds
📏 Mature size	Slow; 1.2–1.8 m in the ground over time
🐾 Toxicity	Suitable for homes with children and pets

💡 Tip: Avoid hard cuts into old wood — most conifers don’t readily reshoot from bare stems.

🤔 Did you know? “pisifera” means “pea-bearing,” a nod to its tiny, spherical cones.

Why you’ll love it info

🔹 Clean “sky-blue” colour for modern looks.
🧩 Adds structure and style 12 months a year.
🪴 Ideal for containers, rock gardens and small spaces.

🧠 Greenleaf for nerds — scientific bits no one asked for geek

🔬 Glaucous colour = waxy/reflective bloom that reduces water loss.
🪵 Limited regrowth from old wood — keep pruning light.
💨 Dry winds & salt can scorch tips.
🧪 Prefers slightly acidic pH; organic mulch stabilises moisture/pH.

How much light? light

Morning sun to part shade; in hot microclimates, give afternoon shade to preserve the blue colour.

How to water it? watering

Moderate, steady moisture with deep but infrequent watering. Avoid waterlogging; improve drainage in heavy soils.

What soil does it need? soil

Well-drained, slightly acidic–neutral soil with organic matter (compost, bark). Mulch 3–5 cm to keep roots cool.

When to prune? pruning

Spring, light shaping only on green growth. Avoid cutting into old wood, which rarely resprouts.

🔎 Note: Live plants vary by season and growing conditions; shape, size and colour may differ slightly from photos.

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sky Blue'® 15cm

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sky Blue'® 15cm

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Sky Blue’ — Sawara cypress

Light

Water

Soil

Exposure

What makes it special

Great for

Placement & care

Nice companions

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sky Blue'® 15cm Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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